Conquistadores, Indians feature plenty of talent

The Ysleta Indians have been impressive so far this season with a 3-0 overall record and a 1-0 mark in District 2-5A.

The Del Valle Conquistadores are once again one of the city's top teams and opened up District 2-5A play with a win last week.

On Friday night, the two teams will face off in a critical early season matchup in district play at Ysleta High School. The Indians are ranked No. 10 in the El Paso Times Top 10 poll, while Del Valle is No. 8.

Last week, the Indians blasted Hanks, 71-12, in the district opener. Quarterback Damian Solis, running back Reynaldo Flores and wide receiver Martin Rios helped pave the way for the Indians.

"Ysleta is very good," Del Valle coach Jesse Perales said. "Their quarterback is very good and Reynaldo Flores is a tremendous running back. He's a veteran player. It's going to be a great atmosphere at Ysleta."

Ray Morales(Photo11: FC)

After losing to Americas and Las Cruces Mayfield to start the season, the Conquistadores rebounded with a good effort against Horizon. Del Valle lost a close one the previous week to Mayfield.

"We're making progress," Del Valle coach Jesse Perales said. "Our team chemistry is very good. We played a tough pre-district schedule which helped us get better. Our assistant coaches have done a great job in helping our team develop. Every week we want to get better."

The Conquistadores are led by quarterback Raymond Montez, running back Ray Morales and wide receiver Devyn Morales among others.

"Del Valle is well coached and fundamentally sound," Indians coach Joe Martinez said. "They have a really good quarterback and we'll have to be fundamentally sound. I've been really happy with our effort and our improvement. It's a big game, we'll have to focus.

"Reynaldo Flores has been very good for us at running back. He's a leader in the locker room. Damian Solis has been really good as well and our offensive line is really getting the job done."